BRICS not a bloc for confrontation: China on Trump's tariff threat

China on Monday said BRICS is not a bloc for confrontation and does not target any third country, as it reacted guardedly to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries aligning with what he called the 'anti-American policies' of the grouping.

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BEIJING:

BRICS is an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here.

Mao said BRICS advocates openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation. "It is not a bloc for confrontation nor does it target any country," she said.